Pre-K Reconciliation Reports and Budget Updates

FY 2015 close-out reconciliation reports deadline, FY 2016 budget updates, Pre-K slots allocation, rate sheets for lead and assistant teachers, and important reminders from Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

• Pre-K
• Reconciliation
• Budget
• Updates
• Georgia

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1. Welcome Back! Pre-K Director Webinar August 13, 2015 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 1

2. FY 2015 Close Out Reconciliation Reports: Completed in PANDA Private programs due: August 30, 2015 Public programs due: September 30, 2015 No carryover of funds to FY 2016 Reporting Reminders Instructional Supplies and Materials Food costs Lead/Assistant Teachers Administrative Expenses Supporting Documentation Special Allotment funds received in 2015 Included in FY15 Reconciliation Report Technology Funds Classroom Refurbishment Funds Special Allotment Funds Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 2

3. Pre-K by the Numbers-August, 2015 Providers: 898 Sites: 1,828 Classes: 3,842 Slots Funded: 84,000 Slots Allocated: 84,524 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 3

4. FY16 Budget Updates 84,000 slots 180 days for children and 190 days for teachers No change in class size of 22 students 1% increase for lead and assistant teachers, included in the rates Final Pre-K rates are posted on Program Updates Webpage and in the Georgia s Pre-K Operating Guidelines Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 4

5. FY16 Pre-K Rate Sheet Credential Two Year Private Metro Area Private Non-Metro Area Public School Salary Lead Benefit Lead Salary Asst. Benefit Asst. Non-instructional Total Cost Per child 20,416.77 $ Salary Lead Benefit Lead Salary Asst. Benefit Asst. Non-instructional Total Cost Per child 20,416.77 $ Salary Lead Benefit Lead Salary Asst. Benefit Asst. Non-instructional Total Cost Per child 20,416.77 $ 22% 22% 22% 13,611.17 $ 13,611.17 $ 13,611.17 $ 22% 22% 22% 24,181.12 $ 65,695.21 $ 2,986.15 $ 17,588.82 $ 59,102.91 $ 2,686.50 $ 14,469.88 $ 55,983.97 $ 2,544.73 $ Credential Four Year BA in ECE Private Metro Area Private Non-Metro Area Public School Salary Lead Benefit Lead Salary Asst. Benefit Asst. Non-instructional Total Cost Per child 24,739.71 $ Salary Lead Benefit Lead Salary Asst. Benefit Asst. Non-instructional Total Cost Per child 24,739.71 $ Salary Lead Benefit Lead Salary Asst. Benefit Asst. Non-instructional Total Cost Per child 24,739.71 $ 22% 22% 22% 13,611.17 $ 13,611.17 $ 13,611.17 $ 22% 22% 22% 24,181.12 $ 70,969.19 $ 3,225.87 $ 17,588.82 $ 64,376.89 $ 2,926.22 $ 14,469.88 $ 61,257.95 $ 2,784.45 $ Credential Certified Private Metro Area Private Non-Metro Area Public School Salary Lead Benefit Lead Salary Asst. Benefit Asst. Non-instructional Total Cost Per child 34,095.49 $ Salary Lead Benefit Lead Salary Asst. Benefit Asst. Non-instructional Total Cost Per child 34,095.49 $ Salary Lead Benefit Lead Salary Asst. Benefit Asst. Non-instructional Total Cost Per child 34,095.50 $ 34.254% 13,611.17 $ 22% 22% 13,611.17 $ 13,611.17 $ 22% 22% 22% 24,181.12 $ 82,383.25 $ 3,744.69 $ 17,588.82 $ 75,790.95 $ 3,445.04 $ 14,469.88 $ 76,850.08 $ 3,493.19 $ Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 5

6. FY16 Documents FY16 Georgia s Pre-K Operating Guidelines are posted Student registration forms and information for the 2015-2016 school year are posted on the Pre-K Project Directors page: http://decal.ga.gov/Prek/ProjectDirectors.aspx Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 6

7. Guideline Changes Days of Service Section 1.3 Homeless Children Section 3.2 Children in Foster Care Section 3.3 Salary Requirements Lead Teacher Salaries Section 12.6 Assistant Teacher Salaries Section 13.4 Capital Improvements Section 17.2 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 7

8. 2015-2016 Days of Service 180 Instructional Days or equivalent hours 1170 hours of instruction No waivers for instructional hours 10 Teacher Professional Development/ Planning Days 3 days minimum Must request a waiver if operating less than 8 planning days Must meet lead and assistant teacher minimum salary Lead Teacher 90% minimum Assistant Teacher 100% For questions or request a waiver for planning days, contact assigned Pre-K consultant. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 8

9. Changes to Teacher Certification Professional Standards Commission (PSC) has made changes to the process for obtaining teacher certification. http:/www.gapsc.com Understanding the 2014 Educator Certification Changes FAQ specific to Pre-K posted on DECAL website. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 9

10. Teacher Training NEW LEAD TEACHER TRAINING New Lead Teacher Institute 2 day face-to-face training (consecutive days) Online podcast Off to a Good Start Competency quiz AND WORK SAMPLING ONLINE (WSO) TRAINING 1 day face-to-face-training Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 10

11. Teacher Training NEW ASSISTANT TEACHER TRAINING- New Assistant Teacher Institute 2 day face to face training (consecutive days) Online podcast Boys Will Be Boys Competency quiz Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 11

12. Teacher Training 2ndYEAR LEAD TEACHERS 2 day face to face training (4 - 6 weeks apart) Online podcast Phonological Awareness Competency quiz Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 12

13. Teacher Training RETURNING LEAD TEACHER AND ASSISTANT TEACHER TRAINING Intentional Teaching with the GELDS 2 day face to face training (consecutive days) Activity assignment Upload video/photo and description of GELDS activity This training is open to Pre-K lead and assistant teachers. Directors can choose to send lead and assistant teachers on the same dates or different dates. This training will also be open to Preschool Special Education teachers. Special Education teachers will register for the training through GaDOE. If you have questions regarding their registration, please contact the director for special education in your local school system. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 13

14. Director Training NEW DIRECTOR TRAINING Required for new project directors; optional for new site directors One day face to face training DIRECTOR UPDATE SESSIONS Optional day face to face session Agency and program updates Strategies for promoting social emotional competence in Pre-K students Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 14

15. Director Training FEEDBACK STRATEGIES- New! Become more intentional and effective when sharing results of CLASS observations with teachers 1 day face to face training Appropriate for site level administrators Offered regionally in fall and spring Dates and registration not available yet Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 15

16. Training Registration All training is open for registration. Register through the training registration system. Link on DECAL Website Pre-K>Project Directors>Training click on link to training registration https://www.cnp2000.decal.ga.gov/trainingregistration Only register teachers for their assigned training No audits of teacher training due to space New help? Email trainingregistration@decal.ga.gov Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 16

17. Work Sampling Online (WSO) Update The WSO system is now open for data entry. New this year .. Directors are responsible for creating a WSO login ID for all teachers (new or returning) who have not yet attended WSO training. Teachers are required to enter their students into WSO prior to attending WSO training. After entering teacher/student data on Roster 1, provide your lead teachers with a copy of the PANDA Roster Report. Have teachers enter their student information into WSO. Please follow-up with teachers prior to training regarding WSO data entry. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 17

18. WSO Resources http://www.decal.ga.gov/Prek/PreKChildAssessment Program.aspx www.decal.ga.gov > Pre-K> Work Sampling System WSO How To Files How to Add a Teacher - Directors/Admins How to Transfer a Teacher Directors/Admins How to Add a Student PreK Teachers WSO Help Ticket http://www.decal.ga.gov/Prek/WSO_Logging.aspx Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 18

19. WSO Assessment Support Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 19

20. Rosters 1stRoster Count Date: 9/4/15 Due Date: 9/11/15 Wait List Entry: 9/11/15 Data Integrity Name, Date of Birth, SS# must be accurate Use the birth certificate for name and D.O.B information Use copy of SS card if possible Wait List Reminders Update regularly so the data is accurate Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 20

21. Rosters Upload Information To use roster upload, download template from DECAL website UNLESS your system uses Infinite Campus, there is new capability to create the roster template file from within Infinite Campus. Email was sent to all BOE program project directors using Infinite Campus with additional information The student data will be pre-populated. Eliminates the need to manually type the student demographic date into multiple systems. Edit/add Pre-K specific field before uploading. Need help? Email panda.support@decal.ga.gov Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 21

22. Beginning of the School Year Resources Project Directors www.decal.ga.gov >Pre-K> Project Directors http://www.decal.ga.gov/Prek/ProjectDirectors. aspx Guidelines Forms WSO Training Information Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 22

23. Beginning of the School Year Resources Teachers Off to a Good Start Lesson Plan Guide (OTAGS) Optional lesson plans for teachers to use during the first 12 weeks of school. A guide for each Pre-K classroom was shipped at the end of July. GELDS Toolbox NEW! These toolboxes contain hundreds of activities linked to GELDS indicators designed to support teachers in lesson planning. During training this school year, teachers will receive professional development on utilizing the toolbox for lesson planning. The toolboxes will begin shipping around the middle of August. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 23

24. Looking Ahead: Research Reports Economic Impact Study Measures the economic impact of Georgia s child care industry using an established estimated model Follow-up to 2008 study: Study conducted by partnership between UGA and GSU Provides critical workforce data Results published in September/October 2015 Policy forums will be provided regionally to share the facts of economic impact with local government and business leaders, child care providers, advocacy and civic organizations Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 24

25. Looking Ahead: Research Reports Children s Pre-K Outcome and Classroom Quality in Georgia's Pre-K Program: Findings from the 2013-2014 Evaluation Study Child Outcome Data Classroom Quality Data CLASS ECERS-R ELLCO Following children into kindergarten and first grade Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 25

26. Looking Ahead: Georgias Pre-K Week October 5-9, 2015 Partnership with Voices for Georgia s Children to build public commitment for early learning All providers will receive an email soon with information about how to register with Voices for Georgia s Children to participate in Pre-K week. Schools that register with Voices will gain access to communication tools, signage and incentives to participate. Voices for Georgia s Children A Nonprofit Child Policy Advocacy Organization pre-kweekletterhead Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 26

27. Quality Rated Update DECAL, in partnership with the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS), will be launching a statewide public awareness campaign around Quality Rated this fall. There is no better time than now to become Quality Rated! Free technical assistance from your local CCR&R ECERS-3 Transition: updated instrument with greater focus on language, literacy, and teacher-child interactions Pilot for stand-alone school system sites launching in September Visit www.qualityrated.decal.ga.gov to sign up for Quality Rated! Number of Quality Rated Child Care Programs 13.4% of all child care providers in Georgia are Quality Rated. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 27

28. The Quality Rated Advisory Committee will be charged with creating meaningful reforms to Quality Rated that will foster sustainable growth to achieve 100% participation in Quality Rated by the end of 2017. Early learning stakeholders and child care program administrators and directors in programs that are rated or participating in Quality Rated are eligible to apply. For more information and to apply, visit www.bit.ly/QualityRatedAC Applications are due Tuesday, August 18th at 5:00PM. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 28

29. Questions? Email: assigned Pre-K Consultant Consultant of the Day: 404-656-5957 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 29

30. Thank you for joining the webinar. Susan Adams Assistant Commissioner for Pre-K & Instructional Supports susan.adams@decal.ga.gov 404-651-7420 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning www.decal.ga.gov www.decal.ga.gov 30